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**Decentraland introduces auto-translate chat functionality**, enabling users to communicate across language barriers in the virtual world. **Key features:** - Users can type in their preferred language - Messages automatically translate for recipients - Supports multiple languages including French, German, and Portuguese - Facilitates global connections within the metaverse The feature aims to **break down communication barriers** and create a more inclusive virtual environment where creators from different countries can collaborate seamlessly. This update represents Decentraland's continued effort to enhance user experience and foster international community building within their creator-owned virtual world.

The creator-owned virtual world is experiencing a **significant shift** as new users are transitioning into builders. This trend represents a **natural progression** within the platform's ecosystem: - Users join the virtual world as participants - They gradually develop skills and understanding - Many evolve into active builders and creators The pattern suggests the platform's **community-driven approach** is working effectively. When users feel ownership and engagement, they're more likely to contribute meaningfully to the ecosystem. This user-to-builder pipeline could be **crucial for long-term growth** and sustainability of creator-owned virtual worlds.

**Forest Goddess** presents a colossal hybrid entity where nature meets machine at Decentraland Art Week. Created by Agustin Di Luciano & Melina Ojagnan, this immersive installation shifts sound, scale, and perspective as visitors explore the ecosystem. The mechanical pulses with organic life, creating a **surreal transformation** experience. The work poses a philosophical question: *Are you a machine dreaming of being human, or a human awakening inside a machine?* - Interactive forest deity experience - Sensory journey through hybrid ecosystem - Explores intersection of technology and nature **When:** September 24-27 **Where:** [Decentraland Art Week](https://decentraland.org/artweek) Experience this boundary-blurring installation alongside other nature-tech works during the virtual art festival.

**Tiago Silva** (@Paradigmstories) brings three decades of artistic experience to **Decentraland Art Week**, September 24-27. The multidisciplinary artist creates **puzzle-like visual worlds** that explore: - Memory and identity - Interconnected realities - Hidden meanings beneath the surface Silva's journey spans from **charcoal portraits** to digital surrealism, blending hand-drawn techniques with technology. *"I'm excited to create for Decentraland Art Week because it's a unique space where boundaries between physical and digital art dissolve."* His latest work, **Tempus Impromtu**, opens during the virtual art festival. [Experience Decentraland Art Week](https://decentraland.org/artweek?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tiagosilva)